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blinky

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈblɪŋki/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɪŋki
  • homophone: blinkie

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of eyes or people/animals: blinking repeatedly, prone to blink.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

flickery, prone to flicker or flash (of lights, shining objects)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Of milk: turned somewhat sour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, dialectal

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: off

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

in digital photography, a flashing pixel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography

Examples

  • Blinkies visually indicate the areas of a photograph where the exposure is beyond the range of the film.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From blink + -y.